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ICD-10-CM Code for Burn of second degree of nose (septum) T20.24

ICD-10 code T20.24 for Burn of second degree of nose (septum) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Burns and corrosions .

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Official Long Descriptor

Burn of second degree of nose (septum)

T20.2

Use additional external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

T20

Excludes2: burn and corrosion of ear drum (T28.41, T28.91)
burn and corrosion of eye and adnexa (T26.-)
burn and corrosion of mouth and pharynx (T28.0)

 
T20.24 Burn of second degree of nose (septum)
Child Code
Burn of second degree of nose (septum), initial encounter
Child Code
Burn of second degree of nose (septum), subsequent encounter
Child Code
Burn of second degree of nose (septum), sequela

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